Okongwu totaled 13 points (4-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), nine rebounds, four blocks and two steals in 30 minutes during Thursday's 108-97 victory over the Nets.
This was Okongwu's second straight game with four swats and nine boards, and he finished with a plus-six differential in the 11-point win. Okongwu is on pace to hit career highs in points (16.1), assists (3.3), triples (2.1) and steals (1.2) this season, and he's flirting with top-30 value on the year.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Swats four shots
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Okongwu supplied 18 points (7-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 124-112 win over the Mavericks.
This was Okongwu's second game of the season with at least four blocks. He remains on pace for third-round value in nine-category formats with averages of 16.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.2 steals, 1.1 blocks and 2.1 three-pointers.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Stuffs stat sheet Tuesday
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Okongwu registered 21 points (9-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, two blocks and three steals across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 131-113 victory over the Bucks.
Okongwu finished just two boards shy of recording what would've been his fifth consecutive outing with a double-double. However, even though he didn't reach that feat, he still posted a well-rounded line. Okongwu has scored at least 20 points in three of his seven outings since the All-Star break, and it was also the fourth time over that span in which he recorded at least one tally in each of the five major categories. The big man is averaging 15.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.4 blocks per game since the All-Star break.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Monster line in win
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Okongwu totaled 25 points (9-15 FG, 7-12 3Pt), 10 rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals across 27 minutes during Sunday's 135-101 win over the Trail Blazers.
This was a tremendous showing for Okongwu as the Hawks improved to 31-31 on the season. Okongwu trails only Jalen Johnson in fantasy value for nine-category formats in Atlanta, posting averages of 16.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.1 steals, 1.0 blocks and 2.1 three-pointers.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Double-double in win
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Okongwu logged 13 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 32 minutes during Sunday's 115-104 win over Brooklyn.
Okongwu did his part in Atlanta's victory, anchoring the paint while scoring efficiently. Sunday marked the big man's 12th double-double of the season and his first of February. The 25-year-old entered the contest averaging 15.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 blocks while shooting 54.0 percent from the field and 54.2 percent from beyond the arc over his previous five appearances, production that reflects his scoring uptick and improved perimeter efficiency this year.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Bounces back in loss
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Okongwu finished Friday's 128-97 loss to Miami with 22 points (8-12 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 29 minutes.
After scoring just eight points on 4-of-9 shooting from the field in Thursday's win over Philadelphia, Okongwu bounced back on the offensive end Friday. The sixth-year center led Atlanta in points, reaching the 20-point mark for the first time since Jan. 23 and for the 17th time this season. Additionally, he knocked down an efficient four three-pointers and has hit multiple triples in all but one of his last nine outings. He also racked up multiple blocks for the third time in his last five appearances, though he has been less effective on the glass of late, finishing with fewer than four rebounds in two of his last three showings.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Grabs nine boards in win
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Okongwu had eight points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt), nine rebounds and two assists across 26 minutes during Thursday's 117-107 win over the 76ers.
Okongwu turned in a modest performance in Atlanta's first outing following the All-Star break. The big man failed to score in double figures for the first time since Jan. 19, though he finished second on the Hawks in rebounds after averaging just 4.7 boards per game in his previous three games. After starting the season in a bench role, Okongwu should continue to start and see significant burn. He'll aim to bounce back on the offensive end in the second leg of this back-to-back set Friday against Miami.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Chips in 18 in loss to Hornets
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Okongwu registered 18 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 110-107 loss to Charlotte.
The 25-year-old center scored in the teens with multiple made three-pointers in a third straight game since returning from dental surgery, and his seventh straight appearance overall. During that latter stretch, Okongwu is averaging 17.1 points, 6.3 boards, 2.9 threes, 2.3 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.0 steals while shooting 51.9 percent from the floor and 48.8 percent from long range.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Serviceable two-way effort in return
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Okongwu (dental fracture) provided 16 points (6-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 31 minutes during Saturday's 126-119 loss to the Hornets.
Back in action following a four-game absence after requiring surgery to address a dental fracture, Okongwu slid back into the starting five and didn't operate with any minutes restrictions. He picked up right where he left off and produced on both ends of the floor to continue what has been a career-best season. With Kristaps Porzingis now in Golden State, Okongwu is firmly established as the starting center moving forward. In 48 appearances, he has averaged 16.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.0 three-pointers, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 32.0 minutes per contest while shooting 48.3 percent from the field and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Will play Saturday
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Okongwu (mouth) is available for Saturday's game against the Hornets.
Okongwu missed Atlanta's last four games after undergoing a dental procedure Jan. 29, though he'll shed his questionable tag and suit up Saturday. With the big man back in action, Jock Landale will likely shift to a bench role. Okongwu has averaged 15.2 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.4 combined steals-plus-blocks in 31.6 minutes per game over his last five outings.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Won't go Thursday
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Okongwu (mouth) is out for Thursday's game against Utah, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Okongwu is in line for a fourth straight absence after undergoing dental surgery Jan. 29. His next opportunity to return will arrive Saturday against the Hornets.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Tabbed questionable
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Okongwu (mouth) is questionable for Thursday's game against Utah.
Okongwu underwent a dental procedure Jan. 29, and he's missed three straight games as a result. The 25-year-old center will have a chance at returning Thursday against the shorthanded Jazz, who recently made waves by acquiring Jaren Jackson in a blockbuster trade with the Grizzlies.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Okongwu is out for Tuesday's game against the Heat due to a dental fracture, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.
Okongwu is unavailable for a third matchup in a row with the issue. The 2020 first-rounder can be considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's tilt against the Jazz. Mouhamed Gueye and Christian Koloko could both be worthy of streaming attention Tuesday, though that does partly hinge upon the potential availability of Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles).
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: To miss at least two games
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The Hawks are considering Okongwu day-to-day after he underwent a successful dental procedure Thursday morning.
Okongwu has already been ruled out for Thursday night's matchup against the Rockets, but this bodes well for his future availability. That said, the Hawks are taking a slightly cautious approach and will hold out the big man at least for Saturday's tilt in Indiana as well, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network. Okongwu's next chance to play now comes Tuesday in Miami.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Ruled out Thursday
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Okongwu (face) will not play Thursday against Houston.
Okongwu left Wednesday's game early with a facial contusion, which has since been updated to a dental fracture. It remains to be seen if this will also sideline him Saturday against the Pacers. In the meantime, it will be interesting to see how much the Hawks utilize Christian Koloko and Mouhamed Gueye at center.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Double-double in win over Indiana
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Okongwu logged 12 points (5-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block in 31 minutes during Monday's 132-116 win over the Pacers.
The 25-year-old center produced his 11th double-double of the season and his first since Jan. 11. Okongwu has struggled to make a consistent impact on the glass in January, pulling down double-digit boards just four times in 12 games, and on the month he's averaging 15.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.3 threes, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Flirts with triple-double in win
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Okongwu posted 18 points (6-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, eight assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Sunday's 124-111 victory over Golden State.
Okongwu filled the stat sheet Sunday with a double-double and fell two assists shy of his first career triple-double, though the eight dimes still marked a career high. Long praised for his interior presence, the 25-year-old has taken a noticeable step forward offensively this season, averaging 16.3 points and 3.4 assists through 39 games (28 starts) after posting 13.4 points and 2.3 assists across 74 regular-season contests last year. While prolific scoring may never be his calling card, Okongwu's expanded offensive impact has been a welcome development for Atlanta.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Not listed on injury report
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Okongwu (illness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's game in Denver.
Okongwu missed Wednesday's win over the Pelicans with an illness, but he'll get back out there Friday night, which should shift Mouhamed Gueye back to the second unit. Asa Newell could drop from the rotation entirely with Okongwu active.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Questionable for Wednesday
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Okongwu (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Okongwu was a very late addition to the injury report, presumably after waking up under the weather. If the center is unable to suit up, the Hawks will likely lean more on Kristaps Porzingis and Mouhamed Gueye.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Stuffs stat sheet in loss
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Okongwu provided 14 points (4-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-8 FT), three rebounds, three assists, four blocks and two steals over 28 minutes during Friday's 142-115 loss to the Pistons.
Okongwu had a mixed performance in a blowout loss to the Pistons, recording a season high in blocks and turnovers. The USC product leads the league with three games collecting at least two steals and three blocks in the same game. The big man has scored in double figures in all but three games this season and remains a steady source of points, rebounds, and stocks, especially when Kristaps Porzingis (illness) misses time.
